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The Leighton Buzzard Railway is located on the south side of the Bedfordshire market town of Leighton Buzzard. It is only 40 miles (65km) to the north of central London, and a short journey from most places in the northern Home Counties and southern Midlands.

The Railway is within easy reach of the M1 motorway, the A5 trunk road, and London Luton Airport. The main line from London Euston, the Grand Union Canal, and National Cycle Route 6 all pass through the town. We're so easy to find!

The Leighton Buzzard Railway's trains start from Page's Park station – postcode LU7 4TG. This is to the south of the town centre, on the eastern side of Billington Road, and alongside the public park of the same name.

There are large signs at our entrance, and free all-weather car and coach parking.

Directions

By Car

From Leighton Buzzard town centre: Follow the brown steam train signs southwards along Lake Street, Grovebury Road and Chartmoor Road. Look out for our entrance on the eastern side of Billington Road.

From the M1:
A link road is now open between the new junction 11A on the M1, and the A5 to the north of Dunstable. From there take the A505 towards Aylesbury. After 4.5 miles turn right at the roundabout with the A4146/B440, go straight ahead through traffic lights and two more roundabouts and the railway is on the right. This provides the most direct and fastest way to the railway, especially from the London direction.

From Aylesbury and Oxford: Take the A418 eastwards as far as the A4146 roundabout, then turn right following signs to Dunstable, go straight ahead at the A4012 roundabout for Leighton Buzzard, and turn left at the next roundabout where 'Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway' is signed. Follow the brown signs along Billington Road, going straight ahead at traffic lights and two further roundabouts. The station entrance is on the right, just before the public park.

From Bedford and Milton Keynes: From Bedford, take the A421 into Milton Keynes, then follow the A4146 from the south of Milton Keynes, signposted Aylesbury and Leighton Buzzard. Following signs for Dunstable, keep straight on at the A4012 roundabout for Leighton Buzzard, and turn left at the next roundabout. Follow the brown signs along Billington Road, going straight ahead at traffic lights and two further roundabouts. The station entrance is on the right, just before the public park.

From Dunstable: North of Dunstable on the A5183, turn left at the roundabout, signposted Aylesbury. At the A505/A4146 roundabout, turn right and follow the brown signs along Billington Road, going straight ahead at traffic lights and two further roundabouts. The station entrance is on the right, just before the public park.

From Hemel Hempstead: Follow the northbound A4146 (Leighton Buzzard Road), which becomes the B440, towards Leighton Buzzard, and go straight ahead at the A505 roundabout. Follow the brown signs along Billington Road, going straight ahead at traffic lights and two further roundabouts. The station entrance is on the right, just before the public park.

Other Forms of Transport

By air: Leighton Buzzard is a short drive or bus ride from London Luton Airport. The Southern train service from Croydon and Clapham Junction offers one-change access from London Gatwick Airport. London Northwestern Railway operate train services from Birmingham International station, for easy access to Birmingham Airport.

By bicycle: Route 6 of the National Cycle Network passes through Leighton Buzzard, and stands are provided at Page's Park station, where cycles can be left in safety while you take a train ride. Please check in advance, if you want to take them on the train.

By boat: Linslade wharf, on the Grand Union Canal, is between the mainline station and the town centre. Take the local bus services to Page's Park, as above.

By bus: Arriva D1 runs regularly on Mondays to Saturdays (not bank holidays) from the mainline station, canal and town centre, along Billington Road to the 'Narrow Gauge Railway' stop. Arriva 70/F70 operate daily (F70 not Sundays or bank holidays) from the mainline station, canal and town centre to Milton Keynes, Dunstable and Luton (for East Midland Trains and Thameslink services), and buses stop outside Morrisons supermarket. Page's Park station is a short walk from here, along Billington Road.

By train: Leighton Buzzard's mainline station is on the opposite side of the town, about 2 miles (3km) away. London Northwestern Railway operates frequent trains to and from London Euston, Watford Junction, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes and Northampton, and on to Birmingham and Crewe. A Southern service runs to and from Kensington Olympia, Clapham Junction and Croydon. On arrival at Leighton Buzzard station, we're a 30-minute walk through the town, or follow the by bus instructions above.